Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops
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Greg Abbott has confirmed he is deploying the National Guard to ... Texas Department of Public Safety if deemed necessary" for planned protests this weekend. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus confirmed to San Antonio Express-News that guard members ...
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New San Antonio Mayor tells Trump to uphold oath to Constitution amid Texas troop deploymentSan Antonio Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones joins The Weekend to discuss Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops amid protests. She also talks about her priorities as Mayor of the country’s seventh-largest city.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 5,000 National Guard members have been deployed throughout that state ahead of planned protests. Several mayors are pushing back on that move, including San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.